2001 AC Aceca vs. 1996 Volvo V90
To start off, 2001 AC Aceca is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Volvo V90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Volvo V90 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1996 Volvo V90. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo V90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo V90 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2001 AC Aceca.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo V90. (261 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2001 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo V90. 1996 Volvo V90 has automatic transmission and 2001 AC Aceca has manual transmission. 2001 AC Aceca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Volvo V90 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 AC Aceca | 1996 Volvo V90 | |
| Make | AC | Volvo |
| Model | Aceca | V90 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 261 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
